The Story of an African Farm, written by Olive Schreiner, is a classic example of 19th-century Realism in literature. Through her use of detailed, realistic descriptions and finely crafted characters, Schreiner is able to illustrate the struggles between traditionalism and emerging modernity in rural South Africa during this period. The novel is renowned for its exploration of social and gender issues, as well as its critiques of colonialism and imperialism.